KWC2007.1.2896_Tian xian zi

KWC reference # being translated: KWC2007.1.2896

Name of Translator: Douglas Wingate Title/Credentials: MAOM student

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Characters: 天仙子
Pinyin: Tian (1) Xian (1) Zi (3)
English: Henbane Seed, Hyoscyamus niger L.




Notes from Translator:
Properties: slightly bitter,warm,very toxic.
Channels: heart,liver, stomach.

Actions:
Antisudorific, saliva antisecretory, and mydriatic
Excites the respiratory center
Increases heart rate
Relaxes the smooth muscles

TCM effects:
Anesthetize, alleviates pain
Expels wind
Relieves cough and asthma

Uses:
Bronchial asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Epilepsy
Schizophrenia

Dosages: Decoction 0.6-1.2g of seeds 1-2g of roots and leaves, divided into 2-3 doses daily

Chemical Composition: hyoscyamine, atropine, scopolamine, atroscine and so on.

Sources:
Wiseman, N. (1995). English-chinese chinese-english dictionary of chinese medicine. p. 662.
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